hemisphere

Meanings

• noun

  The larger part of a spherical body, especially a planet or an egg.

  - "The northern hemisphere is known for its colder climate."
  - "The Earth's hemisphere with the North Pole is called the Northern Hemisphere."

• noun

  One of the two halves of the human brain.

  - "Damage to the left hemisphere can affect language abilities."
  - "The right hemisphere is associated with creativity and spatial reasoning."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cerebral hemisphere , celestial hemisphere , planisphere , sphere , terrestrial hemisphere , half sphere , half-sphere

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hemisphere
sphere , revere , asphere , lever

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Variants

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hemisphere , hemispheres , cerebral hemisphere , cerebral hemispheres , Eastern Hemisphere , Eastern Hemispheres , eastern hemisphere , eastern hemispheres , Northern Hemisphere , northern hemisphere , northern hemispheres , Southern Hemisphere , southern hemisphere , southern hemispheres , Western Hemisphere , western hemisphere , western hemispheres

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hēmi-' (half) and 'sphaira' (sphere)

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Trivia

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1. The Earth's Northern Hemisphere has more land area than the Southern Hemisphere.

2. The term 'hemisphere' is also used in the context of celestial bodies, such as planets and moons.

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Related Concepts

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1. Equator: An imaginary line that circles the Earth, dividing it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

2. North Pole: The northernmost point on a hemisphere, characterized by extreme cold temperatures and permanent ice

3. South Pole: The southernmost point on a hemisphere, characterized by extreme cold temperatures and permanent ice

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Culture

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The hemisphere has been a significant concept in various fields, including geography, anatomy, and astronomy. In literature, the hemisphere is often used metaphorically to represent the divide between two opposing forces or ideas.

How to Memorize "hemisphere"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sphere being cut in half to form two hemispheres.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hemisphere' with the concept of 'half sphere'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Half of a Sphere' to remember the definition of hemisphere.

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